In a typical home fire, you and your family have less than 3 minutes to get out safely –from the time the smoke detector sounds before becoming overcome by the poisonous gasses in the smoke. Ensuring your home is properly protected by functioning smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide sensors, and fire sprinklers, could mean the difference between a controlled situation and a tragedy. Each of these safety devices work to increase the amount of time you have to escape a fire and to save lives in your household.
Smoke detectors are one of the best investments you can make to address life safety issues in your home. They constantly scan the air around them for fire and smoke. Installing them throughout your home is a reliable first line of defense in protecting your household. 
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, toxic gas that is produced whenever fuels are burned incompletely, including natural gas, propane, wood, tobacco, and gasoline. A working CO alarm will sound when the gas reaches an elevated level, alerting you and your family to the danger. Newer models combine the functionality of CO alarms with smoke detectors for a convenient way to tackle both items. 
When used properly, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or controlling it until the fire department arrives. Portable extinguishers, intended for the home, are not designed to fight large or spreading fires. 
A properly installed fire sprinkler system in your home can save lives and property. Sprinkler systems can contain and may even extinguish a fire in less time than it would take firefighters to arrive on scene.